Athenian Blue vs Winter Melon

Athenian Blue and Winter Melon come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Athenian Blue belongs to the blue family and Winter Melon to the beige family. The 30-point LRV gap — 75 for Winter Melon vs 45 for Athenian Blue — means Winter Melon will open up a space more effectively. Where Athenian Blue leans blue, Winter Melon reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 41.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.